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#321 of 400 Re: Traction/Stability control for the 2008 base GS Eclipse? [oldfarmer50] by aladdinsane Sep 01, 2007 (6:16 am)
Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Aug 31, 2007 12:35 pm) Understood, oldfarmer, and I TOTALLY agree with your comments on the '08 SE...   Mitsu should turn on to the fact that maybe their sales would increase, with the Eclipse, if it offered more features on its GS line like stability/traction controls, instead of cosmetic big wings and assorted boy racer nonsense. Not everyone wants the GT version. Oh well...I speak for myself on that one.   Peace!<-AladdinSane--
#322 of 400 Concept RA = new Eclipse ? by elgatoloco Nov 27, 2007 (7:04 pm)
Anyone here see the new Mitsubishi Concept RA over at Autoblog.com ?   Supposed to be unveiled at the Detroit auto show.   AWD, 4 cylinder turbodiesel and more...looks awesome. Replies to this message: oldfarmer50 (Dec 02, 2007 5:01 pm) elgatoloco (Dec 04, 2007 5:13 pm)
#323 of 400 2007 Eclipse Spyder GT by strkngfang Dec 02, 2007 (1:11 pm)
I love my 07 spyder GT V6. It looks and runs fast. The reports say 0-60 in 6.7 sec, try around 5.5!!, and that is my automatic without really trying. That was just from a launch onto the highway, I'm no racer by any means. This car has gotten so many looks and people can't believe it is actually an eclipse and under 30,000? There is so much more room than the previous generation with the exception of the backseat and there is an adequate trunk as well. The turning radius is wide due to its larger frame and the blind spot is pretty bad but I have found little tricks around it. I've been getting around 19mpg (mostly city driving) which isn't too bad. This car is a ton of fun and I recommend it to anyone looking for an all season sports car. I live in Ohio so any rear drive Miata, Solstice, Sky or S2000 will spell disaster in snow. I do like all of those cars though.
#324 of 400 Re: Concept RA = new Eclipse ? [elgatoloco] by oldfarmer50 Dec 02, 2007 (5:01 pm)
Replying to: elgatoloco (Nov 27, 2007 7:04 pm) "...anyone here seen the new Mitsubishi Concept RA?..."   Is that the one they were talking about on the "Mitsubishi News" forum? If it is it looks interesting. I'd like to know what kind of power plant it would have for the US market. Replies to this message: elgatoloco (Dec 04, 2007 5:13 pm)
#325 of 400 Re: Concept RA = new Eclipse ? [oldfarmer50] by elgatoloco Dec 04, 2007 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Dec 02, 2007 5:01 pm) Sorry if this is old news now but the concept itself is said to possess a 2.2 litre 4 cylinder turbodiesel ( I detect a whiff of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ) with MIVEC valve timing technology. Reported to produce 200+ horsepower. A turbo in the U.S. would be awesome as you wouldn't need to worry about octane ratings plus Mitsubishi has previously said it plans on diesels in the Lancers and Outlanders around 2010 anyway.   I would guess that a "base" model of this concept might have the upgraded 2.4 litre power plant going in the soon-to-arrive 4 cylinder Outlander and the new Lancer GTS. Around 160 horsepower I think. Also, I'm sure most Mitsubishi fans would demand the option of having the same engine as the upcoming Evo X. Those three options would make a lot of sense to me.   I'm assuming this car, if it went into production, would be geared toward the North American market since they chose the Detroit show to unveil it.
#326 of 400 2007 GT Tips by clovisman Dec 19, 2007 (11:47 pm)
Love my Eclipse! I drive it like a sports car. Handles good at 140 MPH. City 22-24....City/Hwy 27-28.... Highway 32-34.5....Premium only please! Get one of those oily pink cotton air filters ($55.00), adds about 4.5 horse. Engine oil additive, 1 pint bottle, clear/purple in color $20.00, FAA approved. BLIND SPOTS! Buy some of those rectangle wedge mirrors, 1.5 x 1 inch. they fit perfect in the bottom inner corner of your side-view mirrors. If you can see a car in that little mirror, you had better turn your head before you take the lane, and you can see that car in the mirror even when his front bumper is even with you door. If you can't make out if it's a car, go!! $7.00 at any auto store. Come on folks, $7.00 buck vs. a wreck + $5000.00 Don't know about you, but on those long trips that brake handle digs into my leg. You'll have to do a little self-work on this one but it works great. One-1/2" pipe foam insulator (black, 3' long, buy any hardware store). One-safety belt shoulder cushion (they come in many styles and colors, 10" long or so, any auto store). Cut your foam insulator, about 6-7", install around brake handle. Wrap the Shoulder Harness cushion around the foam insulator (the cushion has velcro), you might have to cut the cushion to size. Looks good, works great. Make sure you don't cover your brake release button, PLEASE! Replies to this message: toragt (Jan 02, 2008 1:01 pm)
#327 of 400 Re: ECLIPSE 2006 GT [vsnl7] by clovisman Dec 20, 2007 (12:28 am)
Replying to: vsnl7 (Oct 11, 2005 1:10 pm) Sorry to hear you have poor dealership. Try this line next time, "Who should my lawyer contact and which one of you are planing to pay for his expenses and services?" All in all, if the carpet came back a little damp I would not worry. They put a lot experience in today's cars. They know the carpet and backing has to put up with a lot of abuse, I.E. rainy days, snow, mud, ect. The carpet and backing are tested to make sure they won't mold over-night and even the interior floor has the same paint as the exterior. However, if the carpet is deformed from being wet, and they will not fix the damage; please refer to the above sentence that starts with "Who".
#328 of 400 Mitsubishi Eclipse- Blind Spots by clovisman Dec 20, 2007 (1:18 am)
I've heard a lot of reports on blind spots on the Eclipse. Go to any auto parts store and buy a pair of rectangle convex mirrors, 1.5 x 1 inch, $7.00 (do not buy the round ones). They will fit perfectly on the bottom inner corners of your side-view mirrors and you will still have use of your side view mirrors. These are a must! I can still see the car in these little mirrors even when their front bumper is even with my car door. Rule of thumb, if you can make out a car in these little mirrors, you better turn your head before taking the lane. If you can't see a car or make it out in the mirror, then go. Makes driving in busy traffic a breeze. Replies to this message: albuqnow (Dec 30, 2007 10:28 pm)
#329 of 400 Re: Mitsubishi Eclipse- Blind Spots [clovisman] by albuqnow Dec 30, 2007 (10:28 pm)
Replying to: clovisman (Dec 20, 2007 1:18 am) I've had the 07 for about a year now. Also seen several issues about the 'blind spots'. However, if the side mirrors are correctly positioned then I find no issues with the visibility. The mirrors should be set so that when you're in a comfortable driving position, you only see a small part of your own car and a significant part of the lanes on either side. With the rear view set correctly and the side views as suggested, I find complete visibility all around
#330 of 400 Re: 2007 GT Tips [clovisman] by toragt Jan 02, 2008 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: clovisman (Dec 19, 2007 11:47 pm) Hey clovisman ... what brand of air filter would you recommend? Looking to upgrade the horse to help with the weight ...

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